Halloween Happening

October 24, 1991

HIGH JINKS, haunted houses and masquerading spirits make Halloween a celebration for the young and the young at heart. The treats and tricks get under way early this year with events scheduled for this weekend.

For those who like to see things that go bump in the night, gory and ghoulish haunted houses have been set up. Area parks are '' sponsoring ghost walks and hikes through spooky woods as well. And there will be hot chocolate and hot cider to warm the heart and toes after the walks.

For parents worried about sending their kids out on unfamiliar streets Halloween night, some shopping malls have planned pumpkin decorating workshops, costume contests and store-to-store trick-or-treating.

Here's a list of some of the haunted houses, costume parties, musical entertainment and other events scheduled:

Cloisters' Halloween includes John Taylor, the Kinderman, leading preschoolers in dance and fun tomorrow at 1 and 2 p.m.; Magician Jim Van Liew performing tricks Saturday at 1 and 3 p.m.; Marty Kurland, "Professor Shenanigan," combining his clowning with magic Sunday at 1 and 2 p.m. Children can create their own treat bags and enjoy other spooky crafts Halloween from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children are invited to wear costumes to all these events. Cloisters Children's Museum is located at 10440 Falls Road, Brooklandville. Call 823-2551.

Ghost, goblins and ghouls are expected at the haunted house at Towson Marketplace Mall on Goucher Boulevard and Putty Hill Avenue from 7 to 11 tonight until Nov. 1. Admission: $4 for adults, $3 for children 4 to 12. Call 821-6469.

Halloween" at Chesapeake Theater, Harford Community College. Follow the adventures of Harriet as she goes trick-or-treating. Show times are tomorrow 4:30 and 6:30 p.m.; Saturday at 1 and 3 p.m.; Sunday at 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. Call 879-8920, Ext. 340.

Halloween party is scheduled at the Maryland Institute. Costume contests with more than $500 cash prizes and two bands is scheduled for 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday. Admission: $5. Call 225-2300.

Halloween tales at Oregon Ridge Nature Center are to be presented from 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday. Call 887-1815 for reservations. Admission: $2.50 donation per person; $5 for the family.

Baltimore Vaudeville Players performs for children 4 and older Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Riderwood Elementary School. Towson Library and Baltimore County Commission on Arts and Sciences are sponsoring the performance. Call 887-6166.

Trick or read at the World Trade Center, 401 E. Pratt St., includes magic, juggling and reading from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday. Admission: $2 for adults, $1 for senior citizens and children 5 to 15. Free for children wearing costume. Call 837-4515.

"The Telltale Heart" and other works of Edgar Allan Poe are to be presented the Poe House, 203 N. Amity St., at 12:15, 1:15, 2:15 and 3:15 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Nov. 2 and 3. Admission: $4 for adults, $2 for children 12 and younger.

Howl-O-Ween Spooktacular comes to the Baltimore Zoo once again. Come to a party where the decorations are alive from noon until 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Call 396-7102.

Brew of music is scheduled at Peabody Institute. Young string players and singers take the stage at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Friedberg Concert Hall for a Halloween concert that is open to the public. Call 659-8163.